Obituaries
Heather RuSchelle Geisler Legg
Jan 27, 2023
Heather RuSchelle Geisler Legg, 44, of Ashland, died Friday, January 27, 2023 in a tragic car crash on St. Rt. 250 in Wayne County.
Heather was born April 27, 1978 in Medina, Ohio to Ellie Easterday.
She graduated from Cape May Technical School in New Jersey with a degree in Graphic Design as an honor student. From there she...
Frances Maybell Thomas
Jan 27, 2023
Frances Maybell Thomas, 98, of Wadsworth, died Friday, January 27, 2023 at Burbank Park Nursing Home.
Frances was born May 17, 1924 in St. Mary’s, WV to Alva and Alice {Clutter} Little.
She married James Thomas. He died previously.
Frances tended bar for many years in the Rittman and Wadsworth area. She also worked on a farm milking cows...
Thomas F. Radecki
Jan 24, 2023
Thomas F. Radecki, 81, of Seville, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on January 24th, 2023.
He was born in Cleveland on January 3rd, 1942 to Casey and Birdie Radecki. Tom showed his love for those around him by providing for their needs, especially those involving food and protection.
After serving 4 years in the...
Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Stoltzfus
Jan 21, 2023
Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Stoltzfus, 63, of Apple Creek, died Saturday January 21, 2023, at his home.
Kenny was born March 30, 1959, in Orrville to John and Beverly Ann {King} Stoltzfus.
He attended Appalachian State where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education.
Kenny worked for the State of North Carolina Education System for 22 years before retiring there....
Walter C. Jewett
Jan 21, 2023
A life that’s been loved is a life that’s been lived…
Walter (Walt) Charles Jewett went to his eternal Home in the early morning of January 21, 2023. Walt and his surviving wife, Barbara Jane (Jane), co-coached Team Jewett for 66 years. He is also survived by the rest of their starting lineup which includes their children Sonia (Brian), Don...
Edward Pomeroy
Jan 20, 2023
Edward L. Pomeroy, 61, of Rittman, died Friday January 20, 2023 at his home.
Ed was born February 13, 1961 in Charleston, WV to Glen Edward and Janice Faye {Johnson} Pomeroy.
He married Debra Watts on October 13, 1979.
He worked for Quality Castings steel as a grinder. Ed was a diehard Buckeye Fan, avid woodworker, and he was...
Warren L. Bishop
Jan 20, 2023
Warren L. Bishop, 93, of Rittman, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Home.
Warren was born April 7, 1929 in Wadsworth to John and Bessie {Wolf} Bishop.
Warren married Edna Cyrus on April 5, 1969. She died on April 12, 2019.
He worked for the PCA in Rittman for...
Dorothy Crystal
Jan 18, 2023
Dorothy (Dottie) Crystal, 93, passed away at Danbury Woods of Wooster, Ohio on January 18.
Dottie was the adored, only-child of Albert and Belle (Siegel) Cohen of Chicago, Illinois. She was a vivacious child, and made friends in school, who remained her lifelong friends. Dottie attended the University of Illinois and UCLA, where she allegedlyy worked on a Rose...
Beverly Ann MacRae
Jan 17, 2023
Beverly Ann MacRae, 82, of Howard OH, passed away Tuesday January 17th, 2023 at home, in Howard.Beverly was born September 12th, 1940 in Woodsfield OH to Forrest and Ada {Ullman} Norris.She graduated from Cadiz High School and married Worthen on June 30, 1964. She worked for Nippert Electric in Delaware OH as a payroll clerk for 28 years and retired...
Larry Eugene Still
Jan 17, 2023
Larry Eugene Still, 75, of Wooster, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.
Larry was born September 16, 1947 in Millersburg, Ohio to Eugene and June {Solomon} Still.
He married Jennie (Skelly) in 1970.
He worked for McClintock Electric for 42 years. He was part of the VFW, he loved to hunt and fish, and most of all...
Gloras D. Breidenbach
Jan 16, 2023
Gloras D. Breidenbach , 84, of Ashland, died Monday, January 16, 2023 at Hospice of The Western Reserve, in Medina.
Gloras was born October 2, 1938 in Manhan, West Virginia to James and Ethel {Brogan} Dunlap.
She married Jack Breidenbach on March 26, 1956. He died April 20, 2022.
She loved taking care of her family and being...
Doris Leona Hencke
Jan 16, 2023
Doris Leona Hencke, 87, of Wooster, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2023, at West View Healthy Living in Wooster.
Doris was born April 17, 1935, in Gap Creek, TN to Roy and Edna {Street} Whitehead.
She married the love of her life Leonard Hencke on July 12, 1958. He passed away in 2017. Doris retired...
Ruth Gray
Jan 15, 2023
Ruth Ellen Gray, 72, of Mansfield, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.
Ruth was born June 1, 1950 in Prestonsburg, KY to Clay and Evelyn {Fraley} Spradlin.
She graduated from Penn High School in Indiana.
She married Denver Gray on August 2, 1969. He survives.
Ruth attended Sovereign Word...
Dwight A Ragor
Jan 12, 2023
Dwight A. Ragor, 71, of Mount Vernon OH, passed away Thursday, January 12th, 2023 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.Dwight was born May 28th, 1951 in Zanesville OH to Lyman Dean and Rose {Mikus} Ragor.He graduated from Highland High School in Sparta OH in 1969. He married Cheryl A (Moore) on May 27th 1978. Dwight drove trucks for 40...
Annabelle Hinton
Jan 11, 2023
Annabelle Hinton, 93, of Wooster, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Wayne County Care Center, in Wooster.
Annabelle was born September 17, 1929 in Orrville, Ohio to Harvey and Viola {Shoup} Bigler.
Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting with arrangements.
Richard "Dick" Eugene Hahn
Jan 10, 2023
Richard “Dick” Eugene Hahn, 88, of Wooster, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at his residence.
Dick was born April 1, 1934 in Smithville, Ohio to Titus and Doris {Kurtz} Hahn.
He graduated from Smithville High School in 1952.
He married Mary Jane Johnson on February 28, 1953. She survives.
Dick owned and operated Hahn Drywall Contracting. He was...
Dennis Albert Kratzer
Jan 9, 2023
Dennis Albert Kratzer, 79, of Rittman, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Home, in Rittman.
Denny was born October 1, 1943 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Merle Albert and Selma “Annabelle”{Winkler} Kratzer.
He graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1961. Denny worked for the Ohio Turnpike Commission before retiring in 2005. He was a member of the Trinity...
Savoy Byrd
Jan 8, 2023
Savoy Byrd, 79, of Wooster, died Sunday January 8, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living, in Wooster.
Savoy was born August 10, 1943, in Valdosta, Georgia to Jesse Byrd Sr. and Annabell {Adams} Byrd.
He worked at Rubbermaid for 40 years. He attended the Second Baptist Church when he was young. He liked to play golf, shooting pool, and hung out...
Albert "Pudge" Gabriel DiOrio Jr.
Jan 8, 2023
Albert “Pudge” Gabriel DiOrio Jr., 82, of Wooster, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, after a long battle with Dementia.
Albert was born September 10, 1940 in Wooster, Ohio to Albert Gabriel Sr. and Clara {Carpenter} DiOrio.
He attended Wooster High School.
Albert spent 32 years with his significant other Linda...
Russell Wayne Forrer
Jan 7, 2023
Russell Wayne Forrer, 93, of Wooster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Russell was born in Orrville, Ohio on January 27, 1929, to George W. and Mabel F. (Caillet) Forrer. He graduated from Orrville High School in 1949. He married Betty Ann Hartzler on January 14, 1955.
Russell was a...
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